Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Can YOU do the CAN CAN?

Hunter here is offering you up some hot cocoa...while you try to figure out what the heck anyone in their right mind would take this awful can for? Maybe I really have lost my mind. Awhile back I asked how much this can was at a garage sale. The old man just shook his head (thinkin I was loco..I know he was) and said.."Well...ohhh..Just take it". I am sure he was glad to get rid of it. I liked the handle on it...so sue me. It sat there and sat there....until I decided to sand it and spray paint it. Now I know this isn't Einstein here or the answer to world peace...but I kinda think it turned out cute. I decoupaged the can and antiqued it. Made some embellishments for it..added one of those adorable sparkly birds Michaels had for 29 cents! I crushed the can it a bit and added some berries. C'mon it is recycled art! Did I convince you to try the can can? Yeah I know corny. But you know you have one of those cans just lying around..begging for a new purpose. Enuff already....you say?

SO I took your word for it and added the beadboard to the bottom part of the shelves. I should say husband did...you were all right...it makes it look more finished. Someday maybe the cabinets will get a makeover. SOMEDAY. Till than this will have to do. I shared some more pics of the kitchen in its bright cheery Christmas self. The snowflake I hung in each kitchen window...they are of course from the Dollar Tree. I found the old chalkware Santa in a second hand store for .25....I love his old worn appearance. I also found that tiny little paper mache house. NOW For those that have not discovered them....those trees...the sparkly ones at the top....TARGET had them for 2.50 in front. Some of you may already know that discovery but for those that don't ....RUN to TARGET. I got like 6 of them. VeRY vintage looking. Well I leave you with the discarded count down tags........they days are flying by. Hunter has gotten a kick out of taking them down. My tree branches are looking empty. Well goodnight...I have enjoyed seeing everyone's beautiful decor and so many of you have written such lovely things about the season and the reason for it. I will be back tomorrow. NIght, night.

Cherry your shelves are looking marvelous... And all your Christmas decor is beautiful... That can idea is great... I will pass this one along to sa few friends who like to do crafts.... Have a great night

Cherry, I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your sweet comment and your prayers for baby Ella. The power of prayer is an amazing gift. We truly have felt each and every prayer that has been offered in our behalf. Thanks a million times over!

Cherry I wanna see a picture of the whole kitchen!! You have been busy in there. It looks like a happy place. You can definitely can can GF! You took that trashy can and made it beautiful. May I just say Hunter is getting huge!My gosh where does the time go?

Len is still looking for work. It is an adjustment having him home all the time. lol! I know you know what Im talking about. He is very into together time and Im missing my alone time a bit. He has never been off work this long and is handling it pretty well. I hope after the new year he has better luck finding a new job. My best wishes to Jeff in his job hunt.My job is very physical...tonight was like house clean on an industrial scale. ROFL! My feet are killin me but I lost 23 pounds in November. Im thinking by the New year I could be a lot thinner. Woo~hoo!

Everything is perfect as always!! The can is just FABULOUS! Man, I want a Target that is closer!!!!!! I want some of those trees!! Love those sparkly houses and the beautiful Santas....well just all of IT!

WOW!!! I missed those trees at Target!! I love your Christmas decor, if we went shopping togetherI'm sure we would have a tug of war over the stuff we found, lol!I love the whimsy of your holiday decor!Christmas blessings~Leigh Ann

Could you get a little more creative? I think you're lacking! ;o) Totally kidding here...can you come decorate for me?! My Christmas boxes have been in the middle of the living room floor for 5 days now and they are just patiently waiting...

I love the can! I think it turned out beautiful - as everything you touch does. I bought two of the silver trees at Target... I wish I would have bought more!!! I couldn't decide on the color because I loved them all.

Wow! I came over to visit on the Christmas Home Tour from Notes from a Cottage Industry and was "wowed" by your blog....finally a kindred spirit who loves the color red and is not afraid to decorate with it! I am going to have to explore past posts on your blog because I love cherries too (anything that involves the color red!)I am still in the midst of decorating.......Happy Winter Wonderland!Rochelle

OMG....I LOVE all your decorations! I like the old-timey touch but not too primitive! I tried to find where I could add you to MY Blog roll so I could check in frequently but didn't find it. I'm new at this so Maybe I missed it. Anyway, your pictures are BEAUTIFUL....do you use the Canon Power shot that's on your Blog (left side!?!!?) Thanks!

I always love everything you make! This can is no exception...it is SO cute! So, the little red trees were 2.50 at Target? I'll be checking my Target for them...they would go perfect with my stuff. I ♥ red anything☺

Hunter has the right idea with that yummy lookin' big ole mug of hot cocoa!!!Your can turned out WONDERFUL! I love it! You should be big time patting yourself on the back hun!Love all your little bottle brush trees. I have a fetish with them!Merry December~ Les